The Science of Staying on the Job
Every year, millions of workers call out sick, leading to lost productivity, increased stress on coworkers, and financial strain on businesses and economies. The numbers are staggering—a 44% increase in… Read More
Are Clinical Trial Results Actually Useful for You?
A breakthrough cancer drug shows promising results in a clinical trial. Doctors and policymakers are eager to adopt it. But there’s a catch—the study was conducted on a group of… Read More
Public Health News Roundup, March 21, 2025
Plenty of science still coming up next week. They can stop the funding, but it’s going to be hard to stop a bunch of angry scientists from putting their research… Read More
The Urgent Need for Culturally Responsive Suicide Prevention for Latinx Adults
In 2020, suicide became the fifth leading cause of death among Latinx individuals in the United States. Behind this statistic are complex stories—working-aged men who struggle in silence, women facing… Read More
Public Health News Roundup, March 19, 2025
Make a Difference Immediately—Subscribe and Amplify! Public health urgently needs informed advocates like you. Subscribe for free to our independently-funded weekly newsletter packed with expert insights and actionable opportunities. 🚀… Read More
Finding Meaning in Recovery: How Identity Shapes Well-Being for Those in Recovery
What does it really mean to be “in recovery”? For millions of people overcoming substance use disorders (SUDs), the answer can shift daily. Some days, the identity feels strong—a source… Read More
Why Do Virtual Meetings Feel So Exhausting?
Have you ever left a virtual meeting feeling inexplicably drained, even though you were just sitting in front of a screen? You’re not alone. The shift to online communication during… Read More
Avian Influenza in California: What We Need to Know About the Latest Human Cases
In the fall of 2024, an invisible threat quietly spread across California’s dairy farms. It wasn’t another COVID-19 wave or a return of measles—it was a different kind of outbreak,… Read More
Public Health News Roundup, March 17, 2025
Top o’the morning to you. What fresh hells await us this week? But first, Make a Difference Immediately—Subscribe and Amplify! Public health urgently needs informed advocates like you. Subscribe for… Read More
The Sound of Danger
Picture the powerful crescendo of a symphony, the electrifying guitar solo at a rock concert, or the driving beat of a jazz performance. For musicians, sound is their medium, their… Read More
How Social Capital Shapes Our Physical Activity
In a world where fitness apps and gym memberships promise to keep us active, there’s one crucial factor that often goes unnoticed: our social connections. What if the secret to… Read More
Next Week in Public Health, March 14, 2025
Another firehouse, but here’s what we have next week. Act Now – Public Health Can’t Wait! The future of public health is being shaped right now. Stay informed with weekly… Read More